There is no one way, right way or wrong way to choose a word for the year. THAT is the best part.

How Will We Implement Our Word for the Year

A word of the year is only good when you implement it. Otherwise, it is just that. A word.

To use it intentionally, you must set goals. Not too many, because trust me, you will get overwhelmed and not get anything done.

We have 5. You can pick 3,5,7, 9 but I wouldn’t want to get into the double digits.

Once you have those goals down, break them into actionable steps.

How will you make that goal happen? Set deadlines, where you can. The Type-A in mine thrives on deadlines, but if you’re more Type-B, just go with the action steps.

Once you have your goals and action steps down, then, all that remains is… yep, you guessed it, taking that action.

In my next post, I’ll be sharing our goals for the year, some changes that you’ll be seeing here and also, a gorgeous goal setting worksheet to help YOU implement your word of the year with ease and intention.

Your turn. Do you choose a word for the year? Or maybe 3 words? Share with us in the comments!

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Finish. That’s my word for 2016. I was leaning toward simplicity (again) but then realized all areas of my life would automatically be much simpler if I just finished things I’ve started. And setting goals will be so easy! So I’m off to get your goal setting worksheet (thanks for the printable) and get started setting my goals.

Crystal, LOVE that word! Finishing is SO important because as we all can attest… we’re great at starting new things but finishing can be tougher 😉 I can’t wait to hear about your success with the word so do share your progress as you go along!! You’re most welcome for the printable as well 🙂

I have a couple actually. One is compound: Drama-Free. Anything that welcomes drama in any form is no longer welcome in my life and I am shaking it off. No ands, ifs or butts allowed.
The other word I am focusing on is Sparkle. Sparkle in my life, sparkle for my customers and sparkle for the world.
Thanks for all that you do. 🙂